[▶] ‧₊˚ ☾ ⋅ 𝝖S𝝦𝝞Ɍ𝝞𝝢Ᏽ 𝝡𝝤Ɍ𝝩𝝖Ⳑ ❍ Ryomen Sukuna x Reader ‧ ☽ ˚₊⋅

‧₊˚ ☾ ⋅ FIVE ‧ ☽ ˚₊⋅

You and Sukuna have a stare-down. It was as though the two of you were fighting for authority. You knew Sukuna's full capability was put to a limit, but that doesn't mean he's entirely helpless. He can most definitely defeat you even with his powers sealed, however it does make it easier to manage him during his stay.

His eyes were pointing daggers into yours, hunger for death was strong in the air, but it wasn't directed at you. Sukuna had a strong hatred toward Sei, somewhat because she was slightly stronger than him, but mostly because she so easily sealed his powers.

Sukuna hates people who are more powerful than him. Not only was it a big blow to his ego, but it also scared him. As much as Sukuna makes himself think he is a god and undefeatable, a part of him deep inside fears the idea of death.

As he kneels before you, he remembers that you're a weak human using powerful cursed tools. But there's more to you than that. Even with the stench of bloodthirst coming from Sukuna, you weren't afraid. Like I said, it was nearly impossible.

"Tell me, mortal," He slowly stands to his feet, towering over you, "Why don't you fear me?"

"You simply don't scare me," You glare up at him, quirking your brow as though he were an idiot asking an idiotic question.

This irks something in him and he trembles in a fit of rage, "I'll make you fear me, one way or another."

You smirk arrogantly, seeing now how the tables have turned, "I'd like to see you try."

That was the last straw for Sukuna. He cried out in rage and swung his arm dangerously close at you. But in mere seconds, the trees and bushes behind you were cut in half, falling to the ground. You stand there stunned as the blades swiftly circle you, creating an illuminating barrier. You didn't make them move, they acted on their own, which isn't the first time this has happened.

It wasn't until Sukuna looked up at you in alarm, and saw that you weren't cut in half like the trees behind him. The two of you watch each other in your own versions of shock. You noticed he had cut your long dark locks of hair to shoulder length as they fell to your feet.

Did those blades form a barrier around her moments before impact? Sukuna thought, wide-eyed. Impossible! What kind of cursed tools are those? She didn't even see it coming, does it have a mind of its own?

MY HAIR?!

Meanwhile, you were heartbroken about your hair.

A surge of fear strikes through Sukuna, and his mind races with possibilities. If you wanted to kill him there was a chance that you'd succeed. With those extraordinary blades of yours, it was no doubt you'd be trouble for him. He had to flee.

Without a second thought, Sukuna dashes away into the forest, trying to make it to the border as quickly as he can. If the forest so kindly let him in, he can surely escape this dump! Then he would be released from the binding spell Sei had placed on him.

You scowl and align your blades to ride them, flying through the trees to keep up with him. If he somehow managed to escape, it would be big trouble for you and the entire village. You begin to grow very nervous at the thought of what destruction would come if Sukuna manages to leave.

His speed was nothing short of impressive, but thankfully you were able to keep him in sight. Sukuna finally arrives at the border where vines and sticks of thorns create a large wall. However, they didn't open for him like Sukuna had expected them to.

He flies face-first into the thorny wall and promptly falls into his back. You hop off your blades and inspect the border in confusion. It didn't open for him? Is he trapped here now? What is the Mother Tree planning? (SHE WANTS Y'ALL TO BANG MISS SERIOUS)

Sukuna growls and jumps back up to his feet, fuming at the large wall, "Oh, but you so gladly welcomed me in with no trouble, and yet you won't even let me back out?!"

You couldn't help but let out a small laugh, causing the large man to snap toward you, red-faced with anger.

"Talking to a wall, are you?" You mock.

You greatly relax your body, feeling relieved now that Sukuna cannot leave so easily. You mentally thank the Mother Tree for helping you out and preventing the downfall of her home.

Sukuna doesn't waste his time arguing with you and instead lunges at the wall, trying to dig through it. He breaks the branches and thorns despite the cuts on his flesh. Just how thick is this useless wall?!

The land only reinforces itself with more branches and vines, even going to the extent of puffing a flower in Sukuna's face.

"This is really pissing me off." Sukuna deadpanned with the pink flower still on his face.

You shake your head with a small smile, "I suppose She wants to keep you here for the time being. This just answered all my questions."

Sukuna tenses with a tick mark forming on his temple, reluctantly facing you, "If I could kill you I would."

He was too weak to form a domain expansion. Nearly all his abilities were sealed thanks to that ugly white-haired lady. Before he accidentally cut your hair, he thought it would be possible to easily defeat you but now he knows better. He figured he would first have to get to know your blades better.

"Oh, please-" You fold your arms, but Sukuna suddenly jumps hundreds of feet in the air.

From below, you could hear the echo of his maniacal laugh, "HAHA! The wall isn't too high for me!-"

You see a thick vine shoot out after him and grab a hold of his ankle, thrusting him back down to your feet. You cough and swat at the lifted dirt in the air, and when it finally clears you stifle a laugh at the sight of him.

His face was planted in the dirt with his butt in the air. The vine slowly unwraps itself from around his ankle but Sukuna remains unmoving and defeated a second time. You sigh, thinking he would remain in his defeated stance once again for another night, but he suddenly breaks out into a fit of anger.

He bangs his fist fast against the ground beside his head and you can hear the muffled curses escaping his mouth in the ground. Some of the profanity you were able to make out impressed you. Sukuna even used words you've never heard before.

"There's no use, give up," You demand lightheartedly, "Come with me, I'll take you to your stay for the time being."

He goes back to being quiet and you look over your shoulder, still walking, "Unless you want to be in the same spot for another night."

He doesn't budge.

"There's a sauna where you can wash up and eat as much as you'd like."

He doesn't budge.

"There are plenty of maidens for you to enjoy," You say with sarcastic enthusiasm, rolling your eyes.

He perks up at this and finally stands to follow you, not forgetting to kick a rock at the wall and spit on it of course. You scowl at his disrespect, resisting the urge to throw him to the ground.

"Pervert."

Sukuna ignores you and stretches his four arms, "Depending on the quality of these maidens, I'll think about staying for a while."

You roll your eyes once more, "I doubt you'll be able to leave any time soon anyway."

He crosses a pair of his arms, peering down at you from behind, "What if what had happened back there was all for show?"

You huff in amusement, "Then I'll give it to you, you're an excellent actor. You were very convincing of being incapable."

He ignores your insult in the last part and instead focuses on the sarcastic compliment you provided, "I'm a very good actor. I'm good at everything. I'm a King."

"You're a child."

"I'll kill you."

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Sorry for the short chapter y'all >_<

Next chapter will be more interesting dwdw, that's when the butterflies appear and you and Sukuna get closer~ oouu~ ;3